About the role
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
Why we're hiring:
We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Data Analyst to join our Global Centre of Excellence (COE) in Mumbai. This role will play a critical part in enabling data-driven decision-making across Global Procurement and Real Estate & Workplace Solutions (REWS).
The analyst will act as a data partner for both functions - owning dashboards, analytics, reporting frameworks, and data quality - while supporting global transformation initiatives, cost optimisation, portfolio performance, and digital enablement.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
What you'll be doing:
Data Strategy & Governance (Procurement & REWS)
- Support the execution of the global data and reporting strategy across Procurement and REWS.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across multiple data sources (ERP, S2C tools, real estate systems, finance data).
- Define and maintain data validation processes for spend, contracts, savings, projects, portfolio, and transformation metrics.
- Drive improvements in data quality at source through stakeholder collaboration and process simplification.
Analytics & Insights - Procurement
- Develop and maintain procurement dashboards covering:
- Spend analysis
- Category and supplier performance
- Savings and pipeline tracking
- Contract and sourcing activity
- Perform deep-dive analysis to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Own and support procurement taxonomies, categorisation logic, and reporting standards.
- Partner with category teams and procurement leadership to answer strategic and operational business questions through data.
Analytics & Insights – REWS
- Track and report on global REWS transformation initiatives, including:
- Cost savings (leases, operational efficiencies, IFM)
- Space optimisation and Space reduction
- Portfolio size and footprint by agency and region
- Project completion rates and transformation benefits
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Aplyr's read
WPP Media (GroupM) is a powerhouse in advertising, attracting professionals who thrive in dynamic, global marketing environments.
What's promising
- •GroupM offers a diverse range of roles across strategy, data, and creative fields.
- •The company is part of WPP, providing access to a vast network of global resources.
- •Strong focus on digital and programmatic advertising aligns with market trends.
What to watch
- •High-pressure environment may not suit those seeking work-life balance.
- •Complex organizational structure can lead to bureaucratic challenges.
- •Frequent restructuring may cause job insecurity among employees.
Why WPP
- •GroupM's scale allows for unparalleled access to global advertising data.
- •Specialized roles in programmatic and digital media reflect cutting-edge industry practices.
- •As part of WPP, GroupM benefits from a broad spectrum of marketing expertise.
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About WPP
WPP plc is a British multinational advertising and public relations company, known for providing a wide range of marketing and communications services.
